The undergraduate business program prepares students to participate in a global economy that increasingly relies on computer-based technology. The program provides the broad education necessary for successful business management in a rapidly changing environment. The program is designed to develop skills and attitudes of mind that will enable students to cope successfully with the emerging problems of business management in the years ahead and to develop a habit of lifelong learning.
School/Departmental Requirements:
To receive a B.S. in Business Administration at the University of Maine, a student must fulfill the senior year residency requirement established by the University. In addition, at least 50% of the total credits earned in business and economics must be taken at the University of Maine.
All course work taken in business and economics must be completed with a 2.0 (“C”) cumulative average for a student to be eligible for a degree.
Students must receive a C- or better in all business core classes (BUA 201, BUA 202, BUA 220, BUA 325, BUA 335 or BUA 135, BUA 337, BUA 343, BUA 350, BUA 370, BUA 449) to be eligible to graduate. Effective date: For students entering the MBS in Spring Semester 2005. Core business classes may be repeated only once. Effective date: For students entering the MBS in Fall 2005.
First year students may take BUA 201, BUA 202 and BUA 135. Sophomores (24 or more degree hours) may take BUA 325, BUA 220, BUA 301, BUA 302 (if in accounting). Juniors (54 or more degree hours) may take any other 300- or 400-level business course for which prerequisites have been met unless the 400-level course specifies “Senior Standing”.
The Business Program has three components:
- The General Foundation (60 credits). Throughout the program students acquire a broad education in the liberal arts and science. By means of courses in English, communications, international studies, mathematics, computer science, economics and psychology as well as electives, students build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Within this component, the student will satisfy the University’s general education requirements.
- The Business Core (30 credits). The core business courses provide an understanding of the functional areas common to most businesses. This core program includes courses in accounting, finance, law, marketing, management, management information systems, production and operations, international business and business policy (the capstone course).
- The Fields of Concentration (15-18 credits). Students acquire advanced knowledge of a major field (accounting, finance, management, marketing, management information systems and international business) by taking five courses (six in accounting) beyond the introductory level in a chosen concentration. Note: Students interested in International Business must complete a concentration in another area as well - this will add a minimum of nine credits to the students’ program.
Note: The remaining 15 credits (or 12 credits if in accounting) needed to qualify for graduation can be filled with any courses offered at the University.
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